Chhattisgarh seeks central funds for Maoist-hit districts

Raipur: Chhattisgarh has sought Rs 4,553.17 crore from the Planning Commission for integrated development of seven districts hit by Maoist violence, an official said on Saturday.

The finance and planning department has sent a proposal for development of Bastar region`s five districts -- Kanker, Bastar, Narayanpur, Bijapur and Dantewada -- besides Rajnandgaon district in the state`s west and Surguja district in the north.

"We have mooted the proposal for carrying out a massive development plan over the next three years in the seven worst-hit districts, the proposed amount to be spent on road infrastructure besides improving health, education, electricity, security, nutrition and generating mass employment opportunities," a finance department official said.